M3.0 Depth: 23.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-19 23:26:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 23:26:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.15620, -66.39400
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.9 km
Shallow
23.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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